Raining in torrents so we were not shifted but told to be ready same time on May 9th.

Bob and Fred left at 7.30am. It is quiet now they are gone. 9.30pm, Captn. says be ready 10.00am next day to move as B209 is being closed.

The following additional information is from Martin Farebrother:

LR on north bank of Somme probably closed because SG line Albert to Péronne complete.

Heard that B209 is to be closed shortly, also that No.1 L.R.O.C are going to Russia.

Heard No.23 L.R.O.C is now in France. Had another swim in river Somme. Beautiful.

Went to Frise for rations. We are getting plenty of food now. Half a loaf a day per man.

Went to B207 for a walk and stayed until about 8.30 ? came back on their bogie.

Saw Thomas (Westbury) he is now L.Cpl. Had a swim in the St Quentin Canal. It was beautiful. One train up to-day.

Walked to Frise for the post etc, and to take down the letters going away.

Went to B107 for rations. It was hot. B107 is about 7 miles from here.

Very quiet all day. Had a walk in evening around some of the villages.